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 The PNG  Inter-Departmental Election Committee (IDEC) has defended the government’s electoral process amidst frustrations and disappointments expressed by Papua New Guinean voters during polling, and called for peace and calm. Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG) Secretary Dr Eric Kwa Chairman of IDEC and Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council, Ivan Pomaleu, says against all odds, election officials were able to conduct safe and free elections throughout most parts of the country, during this COVID-19 pandemic. “I commend the hard working election officials for your devotion and commitment during this time. Despite confronting challenges, you were able to oversee and conduct polling peacefully.” Mr Pomaleu stressed that Papua New Guinea had encountered  similar  challenges in recent elections, especially during  polling  process, however, added,  citizens  did not expect such issues of breaching the election  process during the week,

PAPUA New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, will be attending the 33rd Asia Pacific Economic Corporation Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. PM Marape will leave tomorrow- Tuesday 15th November for the summit, which starts today-Monday 14th November. PNG PM Marape to attend APEC Summit in Thailand  The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko, and International Trade and Investment Minister, Richard Maru, will also attend the summit.  Minister Tkatchenko in a statement, described APEC as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties, and identify strategic trade, and investment opportunities in all development aspects.  The Foreign Affairs Minister will meet with his counterpart from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Indonesia, to discuss an array of development issues, which covers health, education, security, infrastructure development, and others.  Minister Maru will focus on encouraging more business, trade, manufacturing, and funding opportunities in PNG thr